Small Group Apache Trail Day Tour with Dolly Steamboat from Phoenix
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. Enjoy a visit to Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and a boat ride on Canyon Lake. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
DETOURS American West is not responsible for road or viewing conditions due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Arizona state law requires children under 8 years to have either a child seat or booster. Child seats are not provided, please bring your own and notify supplier ahead of time.
Minimum age is 3 years - you must notify supplier if you have any small children and confirm you will provide car seats.
Wheelchairs or walkers that can fold up are acceptable on tour - you must notify supplier ahead of time
You must let the supplier know if there are any mobility concerns that they should be aware of.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
FOR LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS: Any tours booked after 7:00PM Arizona time the night before the tour date might not be confirmed. You will likely have to meet at another hotel for pick up. Our office will contact you prior to 6:00am on the tour date.
A snack bar is available on board the Dolly Steamboat with water, sodas, snacks, and alcohol. Cash only.*
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
1.5 Hour Nature Cruise
Gratuities
Food
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Apache Trail Scenic Drive
Only minutes from the city, the Apache Trail is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert. Arizona’s first designated “Historic Highway” and a scenic byway, the original Apache Trail was a footpath by which the local Apache Tribe traveled through the Superstition Mountains.
Superstition Mountains
View these stunning desert mountains as you drive along the Apache Trail
Options
Small-Group Option
Pickup included
Reviews
233 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
3 stops not worth 9 hour tour
Laura H,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
2.00The Scenery wad outstanding but the tour was way too long and we were expecting more historical information about the trail which we did not receive from our guide who talked nonstop about everything else. The Dolly cruise was very interesting though
The guide was very...
Roberto F,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00The guide was very knowledgeable about the Sonoran desert vegetation. The Apacheland stop was fun. The steamboat excursion was also enjoyable. I was disappointed that the boat captain did not use the reference to the clock for spotting the rams on the mountain.
Not Worth the Money
Rosemarie M,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
3.00While our tour guide, Aldo, was personable after doing many other Viator tours, we felt this one was not worth its money. We could have easily driven the Apache Trail in our rental car and gotten to the boat ride and Tortilla Flats. The Dolly steamboat was very nice and the captain pointed out sights along the way. We were lucky to see mountain goats too. After a yummy lunch at Tortilla Flats, we went to Goldfield Mine. This was a vast disappointment since we only had a half hour( tour said an hour) which meant we could not do any activities such as a touring the mine or train ride. It was time only to walk briefly and take a few photos. The tour description said admission to Goldfield Mine was included. This is actually untrue since there is NO admission fee unless you do activities ( which we could not in half hour.) The van was roomy and other people were friendly but I wish we just drove this in our rental car and saved the money.
Only good for those over the age of 75 and immobile
Daisy,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
1.00Terrible. Would only recommend if you're over the age of 75 and not very mobile. Found it incredibly boring. There are many ghost towns in America. Nothing special about this ghost town..just a tourist trap with shops/restaurants. Same goes with Tortilla Flats. If you go on your own, at least you can hike in Tortilla Flats. Buy your Dolly Steamboat ticket yourself, better yet, rent a jetski and view Canyon Lake.
Mediocre amount of information relayed
Cheryl F,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00The driver picked us up on time at our hotel. He brought us to 3 locations., Goldfield Mines, Tortilla Flat, & the Dolly Steamboat. We were dropped off for over an hour in each of the first 2 locations to wander around on our own. The tour guide was an affable man- but didn’t have a lot of background information to share with us. The Dolly Steamboat experience was spectacular! The captain narrated our travels. The trip back to our hotel was mostly quiet.
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